Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Rio de Janeiro (SDU)

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Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Rio de Janeiro (SDU)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top MEL to SDU routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Tullamarine
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
MEL
Traveling To
Santos Dumont
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
SDU
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
Address:
Rio De Janeiro RJ,
Brazil
IATA code:
SDU
Longitude:
-43.167097
Latitude:
-22.911541
Time zone:
America/Sao_Paulo
Address:
Melbourne VIC,
Australia
IATA code:
MEL
Longitude:
144.843013
Latitude:
-37.673295
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne from different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Rio de Janeiro in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

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Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at and rising to depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro today!  

Find cheap airfares to Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
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  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in )
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

3.5 out of 5
Rua Senador Dantas, 25, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is AU$52 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$52
per night
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,248 reviews)
O hotel é bom pelo preco, todas os funcionarios sao educados e amigos … gostamos tb do cafe da manhã…

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3 out of 5
Rua Marechal Camara 280 Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is AU$98 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$98
per night
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Nice hotel with clean, small and very basic rooms. Friendly staff and good buffet breakfast.

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
 Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

4 out of 5
Av. Almirante Silvio de Noronha, 365, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is AU$195 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$195
per night
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,227 reviews)
Minha única opinião seria que para ficar perfeito deveria ter AC na área externa dos quartos e quando entrarmos no quarto o AC deveria estar ligado, pois até gelar o quarto demora muito

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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